Purple Rain
Íõ×Ó(Prince) Lyrics
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I never meant to cause you any pain.
I only wanted to one time see you laughing.
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain.
I never wanted to be your weekend lover.
I only wanted to be some kind of friend.
Baby I could never steal you from another.
It's such a shame our friendship had to end.
Purple rain, purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain.
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing.
It's time we all reach out for something new,
That means you too.
You say you want a leader,
But you can't seem to make up your mind.
I think you better close it,
And let me guide you to the purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
Purple rain, purple rain.
If you know what I'm singing about up here.
C'mon raise your hand.
Purple rain, purple rain.
I only want to see you, only want to see you.
The song "Purple Rain" by Prince is about his remorse for causing pain to someone he cared about deeply. As the lyrics express, Prince never meant to cause the person any sadness or grief, but unfortunately, their friendship came to an end. Prince longs to see the person happy, and in his vision, that happiness comes in the form of basking joyfully in the "purple rain."
The song's title "Purple Rain" is a metaphor for the cleansing power of a tormented soul, giving birth to something beautiful. Prince wants to see his friend's pain washed away and replaced with a sense of freedom and happiness. In this sense, the "purple rain" represents the emotional release and renewal that often accompany sadness and heartache.
Throughout the song, Prince admits his mistakes and apologizes for his wrongdoings but also reminds the listener that it's time to move on and find new ways to reach out for something new. Ultimately, Prince wants to lead his friend to peace so they can both find solace in the purple rain.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow.
I did not intend to bring any sadness to you.
I never meant to cause you any pain.
I didn't mean to hurt you in any way.
I only wanted to one time see you laughing.
I just wanted to witness you happy for once.
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain.
I yearned to see you rejoice under the enchanting purple sky.
Purple rain, purple rain.
The sky is graced with a purple hue.
Purple rain, purple rain.
The sky is covered in a mesmerizing purple coat.
Purple rain, purple rain.
The bewitching purple sky is everywhere.
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain.
I just wanted to see you soaked in the splendor of the purple sky.
I never wanted to be your weekend lover.
I never intended to have a short-lived affair with you.
I only wanted to be some kind of friend.
All I wanted was to be your acquaintance.
Baby I could never steal you from another.
I could never take you away from someone else.
It's such a shame our friendship had to end.
It's unfortunate that we had to end our friendship.
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing.
My dear, I understand that times are evolving.
It's time we all reach out for something new,
It's the moment for every one of us to strive for something fresh and innovative.
That means you too.
This includes you as well.
You say you want a leader,
You claim that you are seeking a leader.
But you can't seem to make up your mind.
However, you appear to be indecisive.
I think you better close it,
I suggest that you stop being uncertain.
And let me guide you to the purple rain.
Allow me to lead you to the mesmerizing purple skies.
If you know what I'm singing about up here.
If you comprehend my lyrics.
C'mon raise your hand.
Come on, raise your hand.
Purple rain, purple rain.
The sky is graced with an alluring purple color.
I only want to see you, only want to see you.
All I crave is to see you, just you.
Contributed by Ella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.